Military Appreciation Day

Clemson University held its annual Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.

Four F-16 fighter jets from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard fly over Clemson Memorial Stadium prior to Clemson’s football game against Wofford College. The flyover was one of several events honoring veterans at the annual Military Appreciation Day at Clemson.

Sydney Richardson is held by her father, Jeff Richardson, at halftime of a game between Clemson and Wofford. Richardson, who served in the U.S. Air Force, was one of dozens of veterans honored at Military Appreciation Day in Clemson.

Members of the United States Marine Corps present the colors before the start of Clemson's game against Wofford.

Members of the United States Marine Corps present the colors before the start of Clemson's game against Wofford.

Members of the Clemson University Ranger Club perform a helmet and boots ceremony before the start of Saturday's game against Wofford.

Members of the Clemson University Ranger Club perform a helmet and boots ceremony before the start of Saturday's game against Wofford.

Members of the Clemson University Ranger Club perform a helmet and boots ceremony before the start of Saturday's game against Wofford.

A Member of the Clemson University Ranger Club place a wreath of remembrance before the start of Saturday's game against Wofford.

Members of the Pershing Rifles salute during the playing of the national anthem.

Dwayne Allen can't catch the ball in the first quarter

Veteran line the west endzone to be honored at halftime.

Members of the Clemson ROTC salute during the playing of the national anthem.

Military members salute during the playing of the national anthem.

Four F-16 fighter jets from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard fly over Clemson's Memorial Stadium prior to Saturday's game between Clemson and Wofford. The flyover was one of several events honoring veterans during the annual Military Appreciation game.

Four F-16 fighter jets from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard fly over Clemson's Memorial Stadium prior to Saturday's game between Clemson and Wofford. The flyover was one of several events honoring veterans during the annual Military Appreciation game.

The Clemson University Pershing Rifles perform a 21-gun salute.

The Clemson University Pershing Rifles perform a 21-gun salute.

A military member stands at attention during the playing of the national anthem.

A military member stands at attention during the playing of the national anthem.

A military member stands at attention during the playing of the national anthem.

The Pershing Rifles make their way off The Hill.

The Clemson University Ranger Club leave the field with the helmet, boots and wreath.

A member of the South Carolina National Guard performs the pregame cointoss.

A member of the South Carolina National Guard performs the pregame cointoss.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

Jaron Brown fights off three Wofford tacklers in the first quarter

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.

The Citadel's Summerall Guard performs a silent drill march to honor the men of Clemson Agricultural College who performed in the Senior Platoon from 1930-1960.